Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 1:49PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 10:49am
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 149 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Okeechobee, moving northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Treasure Island, Okeechobee, Four Seasons Estates, Taylor Creek, and
Okee Tantie Recreation Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. On rare occasions they can briefly touch down, producing wind
gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and
report your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Okeechobee
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov